Previews & Recaps

Kalisz, Cordes with humongous record swims on day 2 of men’s NCAAs, team battle sizzling

Georgia’s Chase Kalisz smashed one of the most impressive American records on the books with a 3:34.50 in the 400 IM that won him his second NCAA title in the event.

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2014 M. NCAA Picks: 200 Fly – Anyone’s Game. Really.

Top-seeded Michigan sophomore Dylan Bosch will be looking to improve on his third-place finish of 2013. He will be joined by a large group of talented 200-flyers, any one of whom just could give us a new NCAA record this year.

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As close as they come: Texas and Cal tied in Day 2 prelims scoring

Cal gained 46 points from seeds this morning, a big gain – but it still falls short of Texas, which picked up 76 and is projected to score the exact same amount of points as Cal tonight (not including diving and the 800 free relay).

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Texas Longhorns rolling at men’s NCAA day 2 prelims, Murphy on fire for Cal

USC’s Cristian Quintero is one of a bunch of men in hot pursuit of the 200 free title – Quintero cruised to a prelims heat win after taking the 500 free last night.

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2014 M. NCAA Picks: 400 IM – Florida and Michigan Both Hoping For Momentum Swing

Sophomore Chase Kalisz of Georgia is the favorite to win the 400 IM, and he has a shot at taking down the NCAA record while he’s at it.

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Cal, Florida trade blows on day 1 of men’s NCAA Championships, Texas on fire at home

Seth Stubblefield came up with two huge relay anchor legs for Cal, which swept the relays and gained a ton of points on night one. The Golden Bears sit a close second to Texas with Florida still in the hunt

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2014 Men’s NCAA DI Championships: Day 1 Ups/Downs

A look at the ups/downs heading into finals on day 1 of the 2014 Men’s NCAA National Championships at the University of Texas.

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Men’s NCAAs prelims scoring: Cal and Texas make big moves on day 1, but Florida leads

Ryan Murphy rose from the 49th seed to the A final of the 200 IM, just one of many places the Cal Bears picked up points compared to seeds. Cal gained 66 points and Texas 78 at day 1 prelims.

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2014 Men’s NCAA Championships: Florida leads three events after day 1 prelims

It’s been a good morning to be a Gator, as Florida holds top seeds in three of the five day 1 swimming events, including an ultra-fast 200 IM with Marcin Cieslak (above) sitting on top.

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2014 M. NCAA Picks: 200 Back – When Did 1:41 Become Ho-Hum?

Cal freshman Ryan Murphy is one of the favorites in a crowded field of superstars contending for the 200 back title at this year’s NCAAs.

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All The Links You Need For Men’s 2014 NCAA Championships

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2014 M. NCAA Picks: Auburn aims to repeat in 200 free relay behind senior Chierighini

Auburn looks to defend its top seed and its reputation as a sprinter’s destination school in the 200 free relay, which kicks off men’s NCAAs tomorrow.

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2014 M. NCAA Picks: Wolverines hope 800 free relay is centerpiece of repeat team title run

Michigan broke the NCAA record in this event at Big Tens, and while a second record-breaking swim is unlikely, the Wolverines hope this event can power them to a repeat NCAA team title.

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USA Swimming Foundation 2014 Grant Recipients, Over $3 Million Awarded to Local Partners

Debbie Hesse: “Providing these grants makes it possible for the USA Swimming Foundation to live up to its mission of saving lives and building champions by empowering our Make a Splash Local Partners to extend the gift of learn-to-swim in their communities.”

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2014 M. NCAA Picks: New faces looking to crash the splash-and-dash

Auburn’s Marcelo Chierighini is the top returner in the 50 free, but he’ll have to fight off a host of new names and faces for the 2014 title.

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